Does this fan make much noise? I am looking to use it on vacation for white noise because I don't sleep well with no noise.
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It makes a small amount of noise the blades make a bit more noise on high I used mine durning our hunting season and the batteries lasted all season and them spme
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Of course there is a whirring sound, but not loud. I'm a light sleeper and I do well with it when I need it,(mostly when the power is out in the summer). I think it would be perfect for vacation.
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It makes a whirring noise, yes. It is not, in my opinion, as loud as a large fan and other, louder noises, like a TV can drown it out some. If you are using it with no other noise happening, like if you're in bed or at a play or movie theatre, it would sound like "white noise" and could probably annoy the people around you. As an aside, moving the base back and forth causes a pretty loud "ratcheting" sound as well. That one's unavoidable and loud.
7656
The fan has a low "hum"...not real loud, but probably would be suitable for white noise.
7657
It's not quiet... sounds louder than a computer fan.. not terrible but it is noisy
7658
It is a great fan wish I could get another on. Just a little noic=se, and it helps to put it on a towel or something soft so it doesn't referburate on a table.
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It makes a fair amount of noise. I'm not sure how much, but at any rate, the guy beside my office is able to hear when I'm getting up or going to bed. But that's up to the thickness of your walls. I tend to deflate it like a 'regular' mattress (so it almost silently hisses) without the power pump when I wake up, so I haven't run into many problems.
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this fan provides white noise. I love this fan but if you want a very quiet fan this would not be the fan for you
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Honestly, I didn't notice the fan noise at all. Mind you, I used it on an airplane and in a car so any fan noise may have been masked by the mechanical noises. However, compared to the first one of these I bought years ago, this one is almost noiseless, because with my older one I definitely heard the fan in the car (didn't use that one on any planes).
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It is not too loud; about the same as a window fan. I have mine in the bedroom, and I would not be able to sleep if it was very noisy.
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There is a white noise - depends on what level you put it on. The higher level the noisier it gets. Compared to others I've had in the past, it's pretty quiet.
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I suppose your sensitivity to noises would determine whether this fan would be considered quiet or not to you. I would call it moderately quiet on high speed and quite quiet on lower speeds. I keep it on medium speed and the small amount of noise it puts out is not at all disturbing and the fan is located in a bedroom. It is used only in the Summer to boost air conditioning. The unit is turned up-side-down so that it throws air up. it works perfectly well that way and still responds to the remote control as it should.
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Hi Peggy, I am not sure as I bought this as a gift for someone who just wanted a small fan to go to sleep with. The soft sound of the fan noise helps my mother-n-law fall asleep and stay asleep. Sorry I could not be of any assistance to you in answering your question. Sincerely, Bill
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I use it 4-1/2 feet from my bed on low speed, because it's too noisy on high. In that position, I can't feel the air blowing directly, but it seems to circulate enough to make a small room feel a little cooler. It doesn't even rustle papers at low speed and the motor does appear to go through power cycles. I don't leave it running when I'm not home!!! I didn't expect it to still be running this long... into the 2nd summer! Willing to spend more money next time I buy a fan.
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Yes it is quiet, you will be pleased with this fan. We use it in the bedroom.
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It does make noise but its not that loud. I have it right next to my desk. when its not running it is silent.
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The fan does produce enough ambient noise if you are nearby it. It increases a little bit with each speed.
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It oscillates, so it makes as much noise as any other oscillating fan, which I think is minimal, when I am working I enjoy the white noise, it is a great buy and a great little fan easy to use, easy to store, and I just plug it right into my USB port. We are not allowed to have fans that plug into the wall so this is a great alternative!
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Like any fan you can hear it, but truly it is the most quiet fan ive ever used, i love it, i dont like alot of noise from fans ,but this is so relaxing, i feel you will love it. I hope this helps.
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I've travelled with it. It's fairly small compared with other fans I've used. I assume you're using it for white noise like me. It's perfect for that :)
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We like our fan. Have it out on our patio. Have not noticed any loud noise. Very quiet! Hope this helps.
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Haven't had any problems with ours,,, right in our bedroom, very quiet. You might try checking to make sure it is installed securely, and not rattling on the window frame. Also check to be sure no packing material has fallen into where the fan is located.